Database Developer | Waukesha County Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

ProgrammingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisActive ListeningActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsCommunications and Media

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityOral Expression

Tasks

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.

Technology

Word processing softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Application serversDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1254.00	Web Developers	title_inference	$90,930 median$162,870 top	+7.56%	650

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Supporting code modules for Web applications — write and integrate with reduced oversight using object-oriented languages in an established development workflow.
Web sites and applications — design and build using authoring and scripting languages, content creation tools, and digital media with routine independence on mid-sized projects.
Automated backup routines — configure and schedule file backups from production Web sites to local directories, verifying integrity for reliable instant recovery.
Programming language and tool selection — evaluate and recommend appropriate choices for assigned project features based on performance and compatibility requirements.
Code validation and quality checks — review written code to confirm it meets industry standards, is properly structured, and is compatible with target browsers and devices.
Relational databases — develop and maintain database schemas and queries that support dynamic Web applications in a shared team environment.
Post-revision website testing — perform structured functional and regression tests after each product update, documenting results and reporting defects to the project team.
Routine website updates — perform and coordinate content and feature updates using web platform development software, ensuring accuracy and minimal downtime.
Development environment tools — configure and operate IDEs, version control systems, and desktop publishing software to manage code across multiple concurrent tasks.
Cross-functional communication — explain technical decisions and progress to non-technical stakeholders using clear written and verbal channels during project reviews.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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